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NUU 121L

1972 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 121L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,270 miles

All tyres perished, not excessive at time of test.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,249 miles

All tyres perished, not excessive at time of test

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight bind of nearside front brake

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,222 miles

All tyres perished, not excesssive at time of test

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,692 miles

All tyres perished, not excessive at time of test

Battery insecure

Excess corrosion of spare wheel carrier

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion of nearside front floor

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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NUU 121L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Purple with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NUU 121L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NUU 121L?

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What year was NUU 121L registered?

NUU 121L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is NUU 121L safe to buy?

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